Michael Lucas: Shocker! Price inflation on the rise

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the CPI data for the month of November and found that price inflation increased at a faster rate than in October. Predictably, market pundits, officials and state-owned economists are reporting that these figures are “in line with expectations.”

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Survey of bankers finds better outlook on Wisconsin’s economy

Bankers in Wisconsin view the state’s economy more favorably now than earlier this year, according to the latest executive survey from the Wisconsin Bankers Association.  The group’s latest Economic Conditions Survey of bank CEOs found 83% rate the state economy as good or excellent, up from 76% in the mid-year

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IRG: DPI should stop playing games with childhood literacy

DELAFIELD, WI: The Joint Committee on Finance was forced to dispute the actions of the Department of Public Instruction once again on critical Act 20 reading reforms. The Institute for Reforming Government calls for DPI to follow the law as written so Wisconsin can catch up to leading literacy states. What

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Michael Lucas: Shocker! Price inflation on the rise

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the CPI data for the month of November and found that price inflation increased at a faster rate than in October. Predictably, market pundits, officials and state-owned economists are reporting that these figures are “in line with expectations.”

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Dept. of Health Services: Announces innovative Medicaid housing benefit

Starting February 1, 2025, Wisconsin will launch a new initiative to provide housing support services to Wisconsin Medicaid members experiencing housing insecurity who are also affected by substance use or mental health conditions. Wisconsin is one of the first states in the country to use housing solutions funded through Medicaid

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U.S. Rep. Fitzgerald: Statement on passage of FY25 National Defense Authorization Act 

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 5009, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: “The FY25 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act represents another step forward in Congress’s commitment… Please

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